| Comment Number: | 522418-06643 |
| Received: | 7/6/2006 11:06:46 PM |
| Organization: | Tastefully Simple |
| Commenter: | Dolores Olihan |
| State: | CT |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. Although I realize you're trying to protect the public from unfair and deceptive acts or practices, I believe some sections of the proposed rule will make it difficult for me to sell Tastefully Simple products and help others start their own Tastefully Simple business. Thus, this rule could prevent me from operating my business as a direct seller of Tastefully Simple products. In our business we often give people a new start in life by offering them the opportunity to own their own business. Our kit is very affordable at $170 and has given myself and others in the company a chance to help support their families financially. I am particularly concerned about the 7 day waiting period for new consultants. This could potentially be very damaging to my business. We want to convey a positive image of our company and I believe the 7 day waiting period would give a negative impression suggesting something is wrong with our business. The paperwork that will also be created with this new ruling will have a negative financial impact on my business and is unneccesary since it doesn't help protect the public in any way. I appreciate the work the FTC does to protect consumers, but I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences and that there are less burdensome alternatives available in achieving the FTC's goals. Thank you for taking my concerns into consideration. Dee Olihan Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant